Thomas Courtenay (of Wootton Courtenay)

Thomas Courtenay (of Wootton Courtenay) (c. 1414 – 1458) was an English nobleman and Member of Parliament. He was the son of Sir Hugh Courtenay of Boconnoc and Philippa Archdekne, and a descendant of the Earls of Devon.

Courtenay served as Member of Parliament for Cornwall in 1435. He held significant land holdings, primarily centered around Wootton Courtenay in Somerset, from which his designation derives. His family connections to the Earls of Devon lent him considerable local influence.

He married Margaret Anne Carminow, daughter and heir of John Carminow, thereby acquiring additional estates and solidifying his position within the Cornish gentry. They had multiple children, including at least one son, Hugh Courtenay.

Thomas Courtenay's life occurred during a period of growing unrest leading up to the Wars of the Roses. While not a major figure in national politics, he represents the landed gentry and their role in local administration and the parliamentary system of the time. His descendants continued to hold property and influence in the West Country for generations.